Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and Alsu Kurmasheva are back in the U.S.
What this historic prisoner swap with Russia tells us about U.S. diplomacy.
Thousands of nontraditional fighters have joined the Ukraine war
That puts civilians at risk, research shows
Why do Russia and Ukraine exchange their prisoners?
It’s a humanitarian move, but there’s more to the calculations.
Are Russian troops using sexual violence as a weapon? Here’s what we know.
They’ve done so in Ukraine in the past. Five factors make it likely this time as well.
It’s hard for Russia to invade Ukraine when its soldiers don’t want to be there
Here’s what the research says about how poor soldier morale affects military strategy and effectiveness
Why is Russia insisting on bringing home ISIS fighters’ children?
It’s all about appearing to be a humanitarian leader.
Are ‘gay’ and ‘homosexual’ the same? Here’s what we found.
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